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TIFA DAY 1, Round 1, SECTION 1: 

Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. – James Baldwin

There is always light.  If only we’re brave enough to see it.  If only we’re brave enough to be it. – Amanda Gorman

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TIFA DAY 1, Round 1, SECTION 2: 

It doesn’t matter how strong your opinions are.  If you don’t use your power for positive change, you are indeed part of the problem. – Coretta Scott King

I have learned not to allow rejection to move me. – Cicely Tyson

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IMPROMPTU FINALS – TIFA – DAY 1

 The moment of change is the only poem. – Adrienne Rich

I don’t harp on the negative because if you do, then there’s no progression. – Taraji P. Henson